Diesel Technician

ATLANTIC AUTO AND DIESEL; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Signing bonus

Job summary

ATLANTIC AUTO AND DIESEL in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Diesel Technician/Mechanic to diagnose, repair and service diesel engines, transmissions and heavy-duty vehicle systems. You will read work orders, perform oil changes, brake checks, alignments, and drive diagnostics to ensure quality repairs.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of related experience, can work in a fast-paced shop, collaborates with teammates, and maintains a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Two to four years related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and heavy-duty vehicle systems.
• Ability to read safety and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to evaluate customer concerns.
• Repair or replace transmissions, brakes, engines and related parts.
• Perform oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks.
• Run diagnostic tests on diesel engines and systems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient shop environment.
• Road test vehicles and ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Vehicle diagnostics

Brake systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

Two to four years experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Signing bonus

Job Title: Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Essential Duties:

• Reading work orders to evaluate customer concerns
• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts
• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines, transmissions and other vehicle systems
• Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks
• Road tests vehicles to quality-check work performed
• Monitors shop condition, including cleanliness, safety, and the condition of shop equipment
• Ensures the proper care, storage of special tools
• Strives for harmony and teamwork within the shop
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Maintains a professional appearance

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of modern methods of maintaining and repairing automotive, medium/heavy duty trucks and equipment
• Knowledge of operating principles and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered engines

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers

Reasoning Skills:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive process

Physical Demands:

• Works in various weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, grease/oils, electrical energy
• Have visual acuity to perform visual inspections involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines
• Body agility: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
• Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Dexterity: whole-hand (grabbing and holding) and fingertip (picking and pinching)

Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license
• Commercial driver’s license preferred

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary will be negotiated based on knowledge and experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k, with employer match
• Earned paid time off and sick leave
• Holiday pay